Nikon DSLR and manual focus lenses

[Attila]

D40, D40x, D60, D3000 and D5000 - all the models with a push-in minimum aperture sensing switch - are safe to mount pre-AI lenses.
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[tomasg]

take also a look at this table:

http://www.aiconversions.com/compatibilitytable.htm

looks like pre AI lenses shouldn`t be mounted on a D200...?
though at the end in the green note 2, it says:

"The metering systems in these bodies require the microprocessor used in autofocus lenses (and a few unusual manual models). As a result, ambient light cannot be metered when using AI, AI-s or Series E lenses. Fortunately however, aperture and shutter speed can be set manually."

which is not true for bodies like D200 and above, i think

i`m really new to MF lenses, so take this with a grain of salt

[Esox lucius]

Nikon body and lenses, one of the best compatibility charts on the web

[Henry Fisher]

[Screamin Scott]

One point I've mentioned in other threads is that 3rd party Nikon mount Pre-Ai lenses for the most part will mount & can be used on any Nikon DSLR. Of course, there are limitations when it comes to metering (models below the D200 will not meter with any non-AF lens), but in terms of being able to mount, most will mount. I use several 3rd party Pre-Ai on a Nikon D70s & I have one Pre-Ai that I won't mount as it is a bit too tight for my liking (I however still have a few Nikkormat cameras for that lens).
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[56 DIN]

another remark to 3rd party non AI lenses: if the aperture ring is made of metal, you might just fix with epoxy a small metal sheet at the right position of the collar and you´ll get aperture reading by your camera as with AI lens.
The body ignores the half steps and switches just after 2 half steps to the next aperture value. Did this with old Vivitars - unfortunately cannot provide a foto beause i sold them, replace by MF Nikon lenses. If you need such a thin metall, beeing able to be bended, ask you next framer for some flexipoints

[Karhallarn]

An if you are willing to use a rasp, you can convert your Non-Ai to Ai lenses!

Here is a nice site with full rundown how to do it and where to file to get the correct aperture reading on bodies D200 and above and the whole D1 series.

http://www.chr-breitkopf.de/photo/aiconv.en.html

Just did this with my Nikkor-Q 135 f2.8 and it works absolutely fine!
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[peterbald]

As far as I understand, Nikon D7000 should support all types of Nikon lens.

[Arninetyes]

[Karhallarn]

The D7000 will meter with Ai lenses and it will do Matrix metering, if you enter the focal length and Aperture of the lens!
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[LucisPictor]

[Esox lucius]

[hktam]

I am D40x

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[Lena]

I noticed something weird while using MF lenses with my D90.
It confirms focus and later on when I upload the pictures on the computer I can see that in fact the focus point is behind the intended one. Especially with lenses around 100mm. I noticed same for two completely different lenses.
Is it a problem with my camera or maybe the AF settings have an impact, although I'm not using AF at that moment?
The focusing screen is in place and is helping a lot, but with some pictured objects especially in dim light I'm still struggling to see anything though the viewfinder and correct focus confirmation would be very helpful.